Charlotte Hornets forward Grant Williams told Mirror U.S. Sports he was excited to have Mark Williams back after his trade to the Los Angeles Lakers was rescinded

While it would have otherwise felt like a normal game as basketball resumes action after a few days off in the schedule, this match is anything but normal. That is because after the two teams agreed to a trade that would send Hornets big man Mark Williams to the Lakers, the deal was rescinded.

After the Lakers traded for Luka Doncic, they nearly got Mark Williams from the Hornets, too. The two teams meet Wednesday. Here's what happened.